Catholic Charities Regional Agency

The agency's history can be traced as far back as 1923. It has been incorporated since April 1946, and is a merge of three counties, each with their own history. The agency is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health for counseling, licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for Adoption and Crisis Pregnancy Services, and certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Housing Counseling. It is a United Way Program Provider. The agency is an affiliate member of the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation.

History of Catholic Charities USA

(CCUSA), with headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, is recognized as one of the nation's largest voluntary social service networks. It was founded in 1910 as the National Conference of Catholic Charities. More than 1,400 agencies, institutions and organizations make up the Catholic Charities network - including individual organizations of the dioceses, such as the Archdiocese of Chicago. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to Catholic Charities agencies goes directly to programs and services.

Together, with the local, diocesan Catholic Charities affiliates, Catholic Charities is the second largest social service provider in the United States and it is only surpassed by the US Federal Government. Often, this means that the CCUSA network is able to provide assistance which other agencies are simply unable to provide or in circumstances where the other assistance is insufficient to provide the necessary aid.

Please learn about the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America here http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/poverty/

About our Past

Catholic Charities has built its reputation as a strong and trusted organization through 275 years of compassionate works in the United States.

Beginning in 1727 when the French Ursuline Sisters opened an orphanage in New Orleans, Catholic charitable ministries focused on the care of children. Catholic institutions were established in major cities along the east coast, providing homes and education for children whose parents were lost to disease and tragedies common in early America.

With the rise of immigration in the mid-1800's, the demand for Catholic charities increased dramatically. By the early twentieth century, a Catholic Charities network had developed to provide social work and health care, and serve as an advocate for the poor.

About us Currently

Today, Catholic Charities is recognized as one of the nation's largest voluntary social service networks. The National Service Center works with a conglomerate of more than 1,600 community-based agencies and institutions across America.

Together, Catholic Charities agencies serve more than 7 million people annually. We have been recognized as one of the most efficient charities by Smart Money magazine. While the demand increases year after year, our commitment to providing help and creating hope remains steadfast.